The Basics
Chris Martin’s vision for the Retro Series is to perfectly capture the mystique and tonal emotion of priceless, pristine and well-aged Martin guitars. With electronic imaging contributed from a 1967 vintage D-35 “donor” guitar, the resulting acoustic as well as amplified tone is projective, balanced and resonant. Classic and enhanced D-35 appointments include a three-piece back, black pickguard, ivoroid bindings and a certified European spruce soundboard with thin 1/4″ width bracing. The visual appeal of the original D-35 is captured and blended with a High Performance Neck® taper for easy action and enhanced playability.
Model:D-35E Retro
Construction:Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size:D-14 Fret
Top:European Spruce
Rosette:Style 28
Top Bracing Pattern:Standard ”X”
Top Braces:Solid Sitka Spruce 1/4”
Back Material:Solid East Indian Rosewood
Back Purfling:Style 35
Side Material:Solid East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece:none
Endpiece Inlay:none
Binding:Grained Ivoroid
Top Inlay Style:Multiple Black/White Boltaron
Side Inlay:Multiple Black/White Boltaron
Back Inlay:Black/White Boltaron
Neck Material:Select Hardwood
Neck Shape:Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper
Nut Material:Bone
Headstock:Solid/Square Taper
Headplate:Solid East Indian Rosewood
Heelcap:Grained Ivoroid w/ Multiple Black/White Boltaron Inlay
Fingerboard Material:Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length:25.4”
Number of Frets Clear:14
Number of Frets Total:20
Fingerboard Width at Nut:1-3/4”
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret:2-1/8”
Fingerboard Position Inlays:Style 28 – MOP Dots
Fingerboard Binding:Grained Ivoroid
Finish Back & Sides:Polished Gloss
Finish Top:Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner
Finish Neck:Satin
Bridge Material:Solid Black Ebony
Bridge Style:1930s Style Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle
Bridge String Spacing:2-3/16”
Saddle:16” Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
Tuning Machines:Chrome Enclosed w/ Large Buttons
Recommended Strings:Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)
Bridge & End Pins:White w/ Black Dots
Pickguard:Black
Case:445 Hardshell
Interior Label:none
Electronics:Fishman F1 Aura Plus
Other Options:Available left-handed at no additional charge